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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.59, 911.48 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.59, 911.48 and 196.70 is: 295.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.59 : 911.48 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.59/911.48 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.59x = 911.48 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.59x = 179,282.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,282.58/607.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.07

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